Last week I received an email from a service provider who shall remain nameless. The subject line said… Subject: Important message Seriously. That was the subject. There’s so much wrong with that line that it’s hard to know where to start. Thank goodness they didn’t add the ! to emphasize its importance. During a situation […]
How to Get the Most out of Your Content
I’m working on a project for a client that is a great example of how to be savvy about repurposing your content. Every year, this client conducts their own research about employee engagement. They then publish the data and insights in a large “industry-agnostic” report that they share widely. The beauty of repurposing content Some might […]
Pausing to Observe My Surroundings
Who knew we’d be experiencing a pandemic in March 2020? Not me. In spite of the challenges, I’m finding that the forced shutdown of my daily routine is providing a powerful reason to pause. I’m embracing this invitation, this insistence, that I must slow down. During one of my daily pauses, I was looking around […]
5 of the Best Resources to Understand Your HR Market
“Where should I look to stay current about topics in the HR industry?” I often get asked the question by colleagues and clients. Today I’m sharing some of my favorite resources with you. If you have others to add, please do so in the comments! Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) The Society for Human […]
LGBTQ Inclusion and Diversity Training
As the workforce continues to diversify, it’s increasingly important for employers to do all they can to create supportive, respectful and inclusive work environments — including having an LGBTQ diversity and inclusion policy that is reinforced through diversity training. By expanding diversity and inclusion policies to support the needs of LGBTQ talent more extensively, organizations […]
CPR: Should Your Employees Be Certified?
No one wants to imagine a medical emergency in the workplace, but unfortunately they do happen. Being prepared means more than having an office first-aid kit on hand — it means having designated employees who are trained to respond to a variety of emergency situations. Training employees on what to do in an emergency can […]